Explore the Family Name Schaul
The meaning of Schaul
1. German and Dutch: from Middle Low German schulle, Middle Dutch scholle, schulle, Middle High German schülle ‘plaice’, either a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or seller of these fish, or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a plaice. Compare Scholl 2. 2. German: nickname for a short, thickset person, from Middle High German scholle ‘clod of earth’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the personal name Schaul (see Saul).
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How common is the last name Schaul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Schaul' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in terms of frequency but fell to 56,710 by 2010, representing an 8.02% decrease. The actual count of people with the surname also dropped from 371 to 360, showing a moderate decrease of 2.96%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the 'Schaul' surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,710 | -8.02% |
| Count | 371 | 360 | -2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schaul
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Schaul' identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 94.88% of all 'Schauls', and increased slightly to 96.11% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, dropping significantly from 3.23% in 2000 to just 1.39% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census saw the introduction of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native within the 'Schaul' surname for the first time. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or as belonging to two or more races in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 96.11% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 1.39% | -56.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |